
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Kearny Neighborhood of Kearny, NJ from $802 (80 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the South Kearny area of Kearny.


170 Laurel Ave

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664 Forest St, Unit 1

160-164 Stuyvesant Ave

522 Devon St

Vermella Crossing

157 Midland Ave

271 Davis Ave

Beech Kearny Associates

335 Elm Street
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435 Forest St

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645 Ferry St, Unit iron

The Agnes Co-Living

201 Clinton Ave

592 Bramhall Ave

30 Yale Ave

191 Belvidere Ave

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646 Ferry St, Unit 2
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260 Harrison Ave, Unit 302

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242 Lexington Ave, #6, Unit 6

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186 Fairview Ave, Unit A2

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475 W Side Ave, Unit 3rd Floor

475 West Side Ave

95 Mallory Ave

69-71-71 Wallis Ave

Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park

46 Williams Ave
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Verde Jersey City

152 Clendenny Ave

20 Clendenny Ave

434 West Side Ave

360 Ege Ave

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165 Delaware Ave, Unit 3R

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166 Delaware Ave, Unit 3R

30 Emerson Ave

The Ballantine

3 Acres
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370 Union St

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160 Clendenny Ave, Unit First floor

122 Mallory Ave

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142 Clendenny Ave, Unit 3L

99 Clinton Ave

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145 Clendenny Ave, Unit 3L

202 Delaware Ave

151 Williams Ave

219 Mallory Ave

278 Boyd Ave
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South Kearny, Kearny, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Kearny?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kearny Studio Apartments | $2,128 | $1,795 | $2,585 |
| South Kearny 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,425 | $1,300 | $6,449 |
| South Kearny 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,580 | $1,700 | $8,770 |
| South Kearny 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,025 | $1,970 | $4,725 |
| South Kearny 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,209 | $2,850 | $9,396 |
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Cheapest Available South Kearny Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Kearny area of Kearny, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at The Agnes Co-Living priced from $1,345. 335 Elm Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. Here are the most affordable South Kearny apartments for rent in Kearny, NJ:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Agnes Co-Living | Private Room with Shared Bath B | 1BR, 1BA | $1,345 |
| 335 Elm Street | 335 Elm Street - B6 | 1BR, 1BA | $1,850 |
| Art Deco Apartments on Lincoln Park | 1 BR | 1BR, 1BA | $1,895 |
| 160-164 Stuyvesant Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1,900 |
| 625 Elm Street Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,935 |
| Verde Jersey City | S | Studio, 1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Kearny, NJ
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Kearny area is the $2.55 price per square foot 4BR/3.5 BA Townhome Model at 592 Bramhall Avenue in the Martin Luther King-Bergen neighborhood starting from $7,000. The second greatest value South Kearny apartment is the 117 Brill St Model at 117 Brill St, Unit 3rdFloor in the North Ironbound neighborhood starting at $3,200 with a $2.11 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Kearny apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 592 Bramhall Avenue | 4BR/3.5 BA Townhome | 4BR, 3.5BA | $2.55 |
| 117 Brill St, Unit 3rdFloor | 117 Brill St | 3BR, 2BA | $2.11 |
| 177 Clendenny Ave, Unit #2 | 177 Clendenny Ave | 3BR, 2BA | $1.66 |
| 19 Delaware Ave, Unit 2 | 19 Delaware Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $2.25 |
| 646 Ferry St, Unit 2 | 646 Ferry St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.55 |
| 8 Horatio St, Unit 1 | 8 Horatio St | 3BR, 1BA | $2.20 |
| 133 Boyd Ave, Unit 1 | 133 Boyd Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $2.60 |
| 28 Dales Ave, Unit 2 | 28 Dales Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $2.50 |
| 166 Delaware Ave, Unit 3R | 166 Delaware Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $2.49 |
| 165 Delaware Ave, Unit 3R | 165 Delaware Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $2.49 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Kearny Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Kearny?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Kearny is at Verde Jersey City listed at $1,950.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Kearny Apartment is $1,345 at The Agnes Co-Living.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Kearny Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Kearny is starting from $2,600 at Verde Jersey City.
What is the most affordable South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap South Kearny Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Xchange at Secaucus Junction and starts from $3,695.
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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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